How far is Saratoga Springs, UT from Riverton, UT?

The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, UT to Riverton, UT is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.22 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.07 mi
19.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.07 mi
Kilometers
19.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.22 mi
Kilometers
21.27 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Riverton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 AM MDT
Return by in Saratoga Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saratoga Springs
2026-04-15T08:05
Arrive Riverton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saratoga Springs
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bluffdale
UT

City in Salt Lake and Utah counties in Utah, United States

From Saratoga Springs
6.6 mi
00h 11m
To Riverton
6.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Riverton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Riverton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Bayside Drive

    75 m · 13 sec · East Bayside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bayside Drive

    47 m · 10 sec · South Bayside Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Saratoga Drive

    903 ft · 40 sec · South Saratoga Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Saratoga Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Saratoga Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Pony Express Parkway

    3185 ft · 1 min · East Pony Express Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Pony Express Parkway

    39 m · 3 sec · East Pony Express Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Pony Express Parkway

    1390 ft · 32 sec · East Pony Express Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Redwood Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Redwood Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Camp Williams Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Camp Williams Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Redwood Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Redwood Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Redwood Road

    46 m · 5 sec · Redwood Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    20 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga Springs and Riverton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Redwood Road
7.24 mi · 55%
Redwood Road
2.13 mi · 16%
Camp Williams Road
2.04 mi · 15%
East Pony Express Parkway
0.89 mi · 7%
South Saratoga Road
0.66 mi · 5%
South Saratoga Drive
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Redwood Road

Turn right onto North Redwood Road

7.24 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bluffdale
00h 11m from Saratoga Springs
Leave By
7:42 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saratoga Springs and Mostly Sunny near Riverton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Riverton?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bluffdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Saratoga Springs and 6.6 miles from Riverton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saratoga Springs and Mostly Sunny near Riverton.

Stop Ideas Near Bluffdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bluffdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bluffdale.

RAIL

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

30 mi away
340 South 600 West
BUS

Salt Lake City Intermodal Hub

31 mi away
300 South 600 West
RAIL

Provo

38 mi away
300 West 600 South
BUS

Ogden, Utah

81 mi away
2393 Wall Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Riverton. Straight-line distance: 12.07 mi (19.43 km).

Saratoga Springs

#1 Saratoga Springs

City in Utah County, Utah, United States

Population35,501
Coordinates40.3491200, -111.9046600
Altitude1373
CountryUnited States
Riverton

#2 Riverton

A city in Salt Lake County, Utah.

Population44,369
Coordinates40.5218900, -111.9391000
Altitude1353
CountryUnited States
Start: Saratoga Springs (-111.90466, 40.34912)
End: Riverton (-111.9391, 40.52189)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $1.83
Round trip
$3.66
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.83 $3.66
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.99 $3.98
Premium $4.55 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.41 $2.54 $5.09

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Utah · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Saratoga Springs and Riverton. The current time is 08:05:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.